Why is the pilot light on on my gas fireplace?
Why is the pilot light on on my gas fireplace?
The technician did tell us that at first use every year there would be a smell from the unit. We do leave the pilot light on year round due to spiders etc. The pilot light of my gas fireplace is lit, but the main flame doesn’t turn on automatically.
What should I do if my gas fireplace light is not on?
If your gas is on but the pilot hasn’t been lit in at least a few months, you will have to purge all of the air out of your pilot tubing. In order to do this, you will need to hold down the pilot button for anywhere from 1 to 3 minutes; doing so allows the air to bleed out.
How do you turn on a gas fireplace burner?
To turn the burner on I have to push & turn the knob counter clockwise to the pilot position and then push the igniter to spark the pilot. Once the pilot light is lit I hold the button for the recommended 30 seconds and then turn the knob to the on position.
Why does my gas burner shut off when the pilot is on?
When I turn the pilot off you can hear the gas valve shut off. I tested the the thermopile with the pilot on and it reads about 8 volts. The gas valve has a very small orifice that supplies the gas to the burner. If something blocks this orifice it will not allow the gas to flow.
Why is my furnace pilot not staying lit?
The most common reason the furnace pilot light won’t stay lit. Bad Thermocouple. A furnace thermocouple is a safety feature that regulates gas flow to your system based on whether the pilot light is on. In simple terms, the thermocouple checks to see if your pilot light flame is lit and turns off the gas flow if it senses that your pilot light is off, so you don’t have gas building up in your home.
Why will gas logs not stay lit?
If you can’t keep your gas logs stay lit, likely your pilot light (flame) is poor or that your thermocouple is bad. Check that your flame is blue and check your thermocouple for voltage. These problems could be manifestations of more serious issues.
Do all gas fireplaces have a pilot light?
Most gas fireplaces have a standing pilot light, which is a small flame that burns even when you aren’t using the fireplace. This makes the fireplace easy to start when it’s cold outside, but when it warms up, it’s a good idea to shut off the pilot to conserve gas.
How do you troubleshoot a gas fireplace?
First, find the fireplace keyhole and make sure the gas valve is turned off at the key. This is always located right next to your fireplace. Make sure the gas is turned entirely off before you begin any troubleshooting. If the gas has been on recently, open a window and wait a few minutes.